Production Operator - Layup - 2nd Shift - 90 Day Increase Eligible

TTM Technologies, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K and savings options

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. in Kansas seeks a Lamination Operator to perform lay-up and press operations, monitor quality, and maintain safety in a fast-paced PCB manufacturing environment.

You will read work orders, set up equipment, and follow processing instructions while documenting results, supporting continuous improvement, and participating in safety trainings and shift routines. This role requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work both independently and as part of

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend English written instructions, including manufacturing work orders, customer specifications, blueprints, and shop control documents.
• Quality centered mindset with strong attention-to-detail, mathematical, and technical aptitude.
• Able to be a positive team member while also working independently.
• Manual dexterity (hand/finger/eye coordination) is essential to the Machine Operator job.
• General computer skills and ability to update electronic records, enter data into systems, and send emails.
• Able to sit or stand throughout a shift and independently push, pull, or lift 10-40-pounds.
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job.
• Consistently meet attendance requirements. Willingness to work overtime, including weekends as necessary.
• Comfortable working within a manufacturing environment that includes machinery, moving parts, noise, and chemicals.
• Ability and willingness to cross-train in other departments, learning to operate other machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform all lay-up process steps.
• Learn press operations including setup, loading/unloading, normal shutdown, and emergency shutdown.
• Perform Plasma & Etch Back processes.
• Perform Breakdown process.
• Monitors and produces quality product by following all processing instructions.
• Receives and sorts core layers, gathers other production materials, performs lay-up operation on panels by following all instructions.
• Operates Lamination presses, breaks down pressed panels, rout and inspect pressed panels.
• Follows all work instructions to accurately tack and press coverlay materials to core layers.
• Complete all internal departmental documentation accurately including travelers, daily preventative maintenance logs and heat rise press cycle charting.
• Read and interpret shop traveler to verify count and quality of previous process steps is met.
• Read and interpret stack-up/construction and documented instructions or notes for special requirements.
• Enter jobs and quality information in the Manufacturing Control System.
• Immediately communicate to your Supervisor, Manager or Process Engineer any discrepancies found in materials, product, or equipment.
• Maintain a safe, neat and orderly workplace.
• Follow all safety measures when handling chemicals and hazardous waste with regard to use, mixing and disposing chemicals.

Skills

Reading instructions

Attention to detail

Team player

Manual dexterity

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Attendance

Safety awareness

Cross-training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM’s time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Whether you’re an experienced manufacturing professional or just starting your career – TTM offers a supportive workplace where all skillsets can thrive.

Why Join Us?

At TTM, we believe in offering our employees an environment where they can make a real impact on the work we do. Here’s a look at what we provide our employees to set them up for success.

• Career Development: We invest in your growth – our Operator Advancement Program supports your goals. We provide operators and assemblers at all levels the opportunity to certify their skills and build their career with us up to 3 times a year by applying to theOAPprogram. TTM promoted 68% of applicants in the program’s first year!
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive package that reflects your skills and experience along with annual compensation reviews to ensure your growth is aligned with your performance and market trends.
• Comprehensive Benefits and PTO: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you at your best. Enjoy 10 paid holidays and 3 weeks of paid time off annually to recharge.

TTM strives to invest in our team members at all levels – starting on your first day. To ensure the growth and development of our new hires, this position is eligible for a 90 Day Evaluation that includes a pay increase if key performance indicators are met.

Scope:

• A Lamination Operator will perform all the duties related to Lay-up and Press, to include set up, start-up, shut-down, operation, quality checks, preventative maintenance and minor repairs. An operator will work with machines that move work from station to station. Will be exposed to hazardous waste while performing daily job duties. Operators will undergo Chemical Handling training prior to the start of performing these duties and will actively participate in ongoing hazardous waste and chemical handling training.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all lay-up process steps
• Learn press operations. Including set ups, loading & unloading, normal shutdown, and emergency shutdown
• Perform Plasma & Etch Back processes
• Perform Breakdown process
• Monitors and produces quality product. This is done by following all processing instruction.
• Receives and sorts core layers, gathers other production materials, performs lay-up operation on panels by following all instructions.
• Operates Lamination presses, breaks down pressed panels, rout and inspect pressed panels.
• Follows all work instructions to accurately tack and press coverlay materials to core layers.
• Complete all internal departmental documentation accurately including travelers, daily preventative maintenance logs and heat rise press cycle charting
• Read and interpret shop traveler to verify count and quality of previous process steps is met
• Read and interpret stack-up/construction and documented instructions or notes for special requirements
• Enter jobs and quality information in the Manufacturing Control System.
• Immediately communicate to your Supervisor, Manager or Process Engineer any discrepancies found in materials, product, or equipment
• Maintain a safe, neat and orderly workplace
• Follow all safety measures when handling chemicals and hazardous waste with regard to use, mixing and disposing chemicals

N** ote:**The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend English written instructions, including manufacturing work orders, customer specifications, blueprints, and shop control documents.
• Quality centered mindset with strong attention-to-detail, mathematical, and technical aptitude.
• Able to be a positive team member while also working independently.
• Manual dexterity (hand/finger/eye coordination) is essential to the Machine Operator job.
• General computer skills and ability to update electronic records, enter data into systems, and send emails.
• Able to sit or stand throughout a shift and independently push, pull, or lift 10-40-pounds.
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job.
• Consistently meet attendance requirements. Willingness to work overtime, including weekends as necessary.
• Comfortable working within a manufacturing environment that includes machinery, moving parts, noise, and chemicals.
• Ability and willingness to cross-train in other departments, learning to operate other machinery.

Education:

High school diploma or GED is required

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_ Compensation and Benefits: _

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.

Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.

_ Export Statement: _
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition ofForeign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.